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2021 Woollahra Garden Awards winners announced
Community
Congratulations to the winners of the 2021 Woollahra Garden Awards.
Published 11 November 2021
Food Safety - Make sure you are prepared
Community
Australian Food Safety Week 2021 will be held from 13 to 20 November 2021. As part of Australian Food Safety Week, Woollahra Municipal Council urges local consumers to reduce their risk of food poisoning by being prepared.
Published 8 November 2021
20th Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize
Arts & Culture
The Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf opened to the public on 4 November with the inaugural 20th anniversary exhibition of the renowned Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize. The exhibition features an exciting collection of works from previous winners alongside this year’s finalists. Open Wed-Sun. Free Admission.
Published 5 November 2021
Visit the new Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf
Arts & Culture
The new Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf is open and we are so excited for you to visit.
Published 4 November 2021
Managing our beaches during spring and summer
All news
We expect to see lots of people out enjoying the warm weather at our harbourside beaches and parks throughout spring and summer.
We will be monitoring numbers at our popular beaches and parks to avoid overcrowding and help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Published 1 September 2021
Woollahra Council App provides faster, more efficient service delivery for residents
All news
Download our new App for fast, easy access to Council services anytime, anywhere.
Published 2 August 2021
Community Satisfaction Survey 2021
Community
To help measure our performance, Council has commissioned a Community Satisfaction Survey, with the results to be informed by performance measures and targets in our Community Strategic Plan, Woollahra 2030.
Published 9 June 2021
Newly-expanded Woollahra Digital Literary Award calling for entries
Arts & Culture
The 2021 Woollahra Digital Literary Award is seeking submissions from talented writers working in digital mediums.
Published 3 June 2021
Top 5 ways to marvel at our local environment
Environment
To mark World Environment Day (Saturday 5 June) and World Ocean Day (Tuesday 8 June) we share our Top 5 ways to explore and celebrate our beautiful local environment.
Published 31 May 2021
Have your say on the future of development in the Edgecliff Commercial Centre
Planning & Building
You’re invited to have your say on our Draft Edgecliff Commercial Centre Planning and Urban Design Strategy, which sets a vision for the Edgecliff Commercial Centre to help ensure future development improves the liveability and sustainability of the area.
Published 31 May 2021
Volunteer opportunities available at our new art gallery
Arts & Culture
Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf is preparing to open its doors and we’re looking for enthusiastic and passionate volunteers to help us bring the gallery to life for visitors.
Published 31 May 2021
Sustainability action in our community
Environment
Congratulations to Vet HQ in Double Bay and the Lyne Park Tennis Centre for their recent investments in renewable energy.
Published 27 May 2021
Join us and Make Privacy a Priority
All news
Privacy Awareness Week is an annual global campaign that highlights the importance of privacy and raises awareness for public sector agencies about how to protect the personal information of the people we serve.
Published 4 May 2021
New rooftop solar system to power Woollahra Library
Environment
We are proud to take another big step towards reducing our carbon emissions with the installation of a new solar system on the roof of Woollahra Library at Double Bay.
Published 3 May 2021
‘Create compost, not landfill’ kids truck art competition
Environment
Local primary school kids are invited to create an artwork around the theme ‘Create compost, not landfill’. The winning entries will be printed on our garbage trucks for everyone to see! Entries close Monday 31 May.
Published 3 May 2021
Spend some quality time with your pooch at one of these local off leash parks
Community
Play all day with your dog at one of these four local parks and reserves which are designated off leash areas 24 hours a day.
Published 3 May 2021
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